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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 408.76 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 408.76 and 211.76 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 408.76 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/408.76 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 408.76 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 86,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,559.02/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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